Phillips has noticed Bennett’s upswing

OXNARD, Calif. – As I mentioned in an earlier post, TE Martellus Bennett has stood out ever since he returned from rehabing his sore ankle. It’s still bothering him, but he’s playing through it in fine fashion, catching and blocking at a high level

“Every time he’s practiced, he’s been productive,” coach Wade Phillips said. “He’s made a lot of plays. He’s blocked well. Even though he’s inhibited a little bit as far as the ankle is concerned on some routes and so forth, he’s got the explosion to get away from people. He’s caught the ball well. He’s competed well. He’s come back where he left off. That’s what I’m glad to see. He’s not starting all over.”

The Cowboys could really benefit from Bennett finally turning the corner in the regular season. He’s got all the skills to be a red zone weapon. Hopefully for Tony Romo and Co., his play this week is a sign of things to come.